Part-Time Instructor - Non-Destructive Examination (NDE)

Central Piedmont Community College•Harper Campus - Nations Ford Road, NC

About The Position

Central Piedmont Community College seeks a part-time instructor in Non-Destructive Examination (NDE). The instructor is expected to maintain subject-matter competence, provide effective instruction, evaluate student learning, support college policies and procedures, participate in college, division, and program activities, and contribute to the growth and enhancement of the college’s mission and programs. Instruction may include credit or non-credit courses and may be assigned across multiple campuses. The work environment may include a classroom, lab, clinical, or online learning environment.

Requirements

Associate degree in Nondestructive Examination or a closely related field and three years of industry-related work experience in the field; or
A current related industry certification; or
Associate degree, five years of industry-related work experience in the field, and ASNT Central Certification Program (ACCP) Level II certifications in at least two of the following: Visual Testing (VT), Liquid Penetrant Testing (PT), Magnetic-Particle Testing (MT), Radiographic Testing (RT), Eddy Current Testing (ET), or Ultrasonic Testing (UT).

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in a community college or university setting.
ASNT NDT Level III certifications in the listed areas.
American Welding Society (AWS) Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).

Responsibilities

Demonstrate thorough and accurate knowledge of the discipline, connect it with related fields, evaluate relevant theories, and stay current through professional development and industry participation.
Use technology when appropriate to enhance teaching and the educational experience.
Plan and organize instruction to maximize documented student learning, use appropriate teaching strategies, adapt instruction to diverse student needs, and encourage communication and higher-order thinking skills.
Contribute to the selection and development of instructional materials, incorporate core competencies into the curriculum, and develop, update, and post course syllabi in a timely manner.
Establish meaningful student learning outcomes and fair methods to measure progress; evaluate student performance consistently, return work promptly, maintain accurate records, and submit final grade rosters by established deadlines.
Demonstrate sensitivity to student needs and circumstances.
Teach assigned classes in a multi-campus environment and teach credit or non-credit courses within the discipline as needed.
Post and maintain regular office hours, advise students within the college’s advisement system, and submit syllabi and approved course outlines according to program and divisional policies.
Maintain confidentiality of student information, substitute for instructors when needed, steward college facilities and materials, and provide attendance data according to college policies and procedures.
Serve on assigned college, divisional, and program committees; participate in required meetings and events; respond promptly to administrative information requests; and support part-time and full-time colleagues.
Contribute to program and division curriculum development, participate in graduation ceremonies, and demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
Maintain familiarity with college goals, mission, and plans; contribute to planning and development; participate in professional activities that support educational goals; and perform responsibilities in alignment with college, division, and program goals.
Participate in the marketing, recruitment, and retention of students, faculty, and staff.